THUNDER BAY -- A day after its official launch, Wanted Wednesdays has inspired some Thunder Bay residents to come forward.
Photographs of the first four individuals wanted on outstanding bench warrants were published Wednesday on the Thunder Bay Police Service's Wanted Wednesday homepage. One day later some of the feature's subjects have turned themselves in.
“We want people to turn themselves in, ideally, we are looking to the community for their support,” said Thunder Bay Police sergeant Greg Stein.
“We have had some information come in via Crime Stoppers and other avenues, so far, it’s looking like this can be a success.”
Nobody has come forward off the list posted Wednesday, but there have been a few people who have turn themselves in to avoid having a photo posted online.
The police have had several tips come in since Wednesday, but they still have new warrants coming in every day.
“I just picked up five more warrants from my bucket and it’s an ongoing process,” Stein said.
“It’s a resource that we have tapped into before, so we are hopeful the community as a partner can help us bring these people to justice and get some closure for the victims.”
Stein hopes to see the photos of the individuals will be turned to silhouettes before the next set are put online.
“Anytime you undertake a venture like this it’s always rewarding to see there are some successes,” he said.
“We are essentially one day into it and we’ve had people turn themselves in, so I think we can call it a success.”
